We don't know what is happening with the Pi network, because in many cases I have there are many positive reviews about this project and at the same time there are many negative reviews about the project. Recently they made an announcement about their progress and developments.
It's not ideal that they deliver updates inward but all the outside world sees is that stupid website that never changes.
The only place I've seen that posts internal news is
https://www.reddit.com/r/PiNetworkNews/